ADRIAN, Mich. – The Spring Arbor University volleyball team put the finishing touches on an unblemished weekend at the Siena Heights University Invitational with a 3-0 win over Siena Heights and another 3-0 win over the University of Saint Francis (Ill.) on Saturday.
Junior Sydney Ritz was named co-MVP of the tournament along with Campbellsville's Paige Merrick. Ritz finished the tournament with 49 kills over four matches, averaging 3.5 kills per set, with a blistering .484 hitting percentage. Joining Ritz on the all-tournament team was Stephaney Fifield, who collected 50 digs (3.8 digs per set) and 13 service aces.
VS. SIENA HEIGHTS
FINAL SCORE: Spring Arbor def. Siena Heights 3-0 (25-23, 25-18, 25-23)
LOCATION: SHU Fieldhouse | Adrian, Mich.
RECORDS: Spring Arbor 8-2, Siena Heights 3-1
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
- Spring Arbor handed Siena Heights its first loss of the season, defeating the Saints in three closely contested sets.
- Sydney Ritz was the only Cougar to reach double figure kills with 10 while hitting at a .400 clip. Claudia Ellis and Alison Ford recorded eight kills each.
- Hope Notter handed out 18 assists and Annica Stotz finished with 17.
- Stephaney Fifield and Alyssa Walker paced the defense with 13 and 10 digs, respectively.
VS. SAINT FRANCIS (ILL.)
FINAL SCORE: Spring Arbor def. Saint Francis (Ill.) 3-0 (25-23, 25-21, 25-21)
LOCATION: SHU Fieldhouse | Adrian, Mich.
RECORDS: Spring Arbor 9-2, Saint Francis (Ill.) 2-6
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
- The Cougars wrapped up the weekend with its second sweep of the day in a three-set win over Saint Francis (Ill.).
- Ritz and Ford pounded down 11 kills each while Ellis and Kyara Black posted seven apiece.
- Notter had a season-high 21 assists and Stotz added 18 more.
- Walker registered four service aces to go along with six digs.
- Ritz collected a double-double with 12 digs in addition to her 11 kills. She also had four blocks at the net.
UP NEXT
Spring Arbor will host Bethel College (2-5, 1-0 CL) in its home opener in the new McDonald Athletic Center on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m.
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